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Daily OM for October 15th – Surrender Box

Surrender Box

A Place for Worries and Fears

by Madisyn Taylor

 

A surrender box is a tool to let go of our burdens so the universe can take care of them for us.

There are times when our minds become too full. Our to-do lists, worries, plans, and dreams may be so crowded together in our heads that we don’t have room to think. We may believe that we are somehow taking care of our desires and concerns by keeping them at the forefront of our minds. In maintaining our mental hold on every detail, however, we may actually delay the realization of our dreams and the resolution of our worries because we won’t let them go. At times such as these, we may want to use a surrender box.

A surrender box allows us to let go of our worries and desires so the universe can take care of them for us. We write down what we want or need to happen and then place the note into a box. By writing and placing our thoughts in the box, we are taking action and letting the universe know we need help and are willing to surrender our feelings. We give ourselves permission to not concern ourselves with that problem any longer and trust that the universe is taking care of it. You may even want to decorate your box and place it in a special place. Your surrender box is a sacred container for your worries. Not only do you free up space in your mind by letting go of our worries and desires and dropping them into your surrender box, but you are giving your burden over to a higher power. Once we drop our worries and desires into the surrender box, we free our minds so we can be fully present in each moment.

Surrendering our worries and concerns and placing them in the hands of the universe doesn’t mean that we’ve given up or have been defeated. Instead, we are releasing the realization of our desires and the resolution of our worries and no longer concerning ourselves with their outcomes. It’s always fun to go back and pull the slips of paper out of the box once your requests have been granted. And it’s amazing how quickly problems go away and dreams come true when we finally let go and allow a higher power to help us.

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Daily Horoscopes for Thursday, October 10th

Dreams that clash with reality set us up to have such high expectations that we end up disappointed in ourselves or someone we love. The Moon enters practical Capricorn at 11:17 am EDT, urging us to mistrust our feelings since they’re as unstable as the shifting desert sands. Normally, common sense prevails but our desires are intensified as romantic Venus squares idealistic Neptune, magnifying the fantasy factor in our attractions to others.

Aries Horoscope

(Mar 21 – Apr 19)

Your words are as smooth as silk today and you can use them to spin fantastic stories to support your goals. Your visions sound real to others as you describe your plan or try to persuade someone to join your cause. However, treading carefully is wise because you could convince yourself that you are right, even if you’re missing the point. Telling everyone what to do might just work out okay if you consider the needs of the whole community and not just yours alone.

Taurus Horoscope

(Apr 20 – May 20)

You can’t turn off the flow of fantasies that are springing forth from your imagination today but, thankfully, you’re still aware of what you can do with your visions. Your idealism enriches your day by bringing an endless supply of creative material, but this stream of thoughts or pictures could also distract you from the real work at hand. Escaping into dreams might not seem productive, but using them for motivation is a wise move now.

Gemini Horoscope

(May 21 – Jun 20)

You’re not interested in beating around the bush now; you want to say whatever’s necessary to justify your position. Nevertheless, you are afraid of hurting someone’s feelings, so you might approach the situation tentatively. Fortunately, you’re pleasantly surprised by the feedback you receive that clears the way for constructive conversations. Keep all your facts straight today, because a faulty assumption can turn a spirited discussion into a comedy of misunderstandings.

Cancer Horoscope

(Jun 21 – Jul 22)

Sharing your emotions with someone you trust at work might not be on your agenda today, but something may stimulate a strong reaction, prompting you to share your perspective. Unfortunately, once you start talking, you could inadvertently say too much. Thankfully, it’s easy to prevent an awkward situation by simply considering the consequences of your words before you open your mouth. Be smart and tailor your message to your audience.

Leo Horoscope

(Jul 23 – Aug 22)

Your creative spirit is flowing strongly today, whether you are working hard or simply enjoying yourself. You might not want to plan too many details of your day, since each activity slips dreamily into the next one. But you have to stay on your toes because your emotions allow you to be easily misled now. Verbal communication could be the source of confusion, so carefully observe what others do before trusting what they say. Actions speak louder than words.

Virgo Horoscope

(Aug 23 – Sep 22)

Your inflated hopes about a gathering of family or friends can run into trouble if you harbor unrealistic expectations about those closest to you. Unfortunately, your current penchant for dreaming could turn a perfectly sensible idea into a major fiasco. As tempted as you are to expand on a sentimental theme, it’s smarter to keep your plans simple and the drama to a minimum. All you need is love.

Libra Horoscope

(Sep 23 – Oct 22)

You are the master of illusion today as your key planet Venus squares surreal Neptune. Listening to your intuition usually works to your advantage when you’re dealing with someone’s unresolved feelings. Your diplomatic skills naturally assist you in influencing others with your fair-minded perspective. But keep in mind that your imagination can lead you down the wrong path now if you lose sight of reality. Thankfully, paying attention to the facts enables you to create a lasting positive impact.

Scorpio Horoscope

(Oct 23 – Nov 21)

Relationship dynamics may be confusing today if someone is quick to hide his or her true feelings. It’s challenging to know what others want unless you are willing to climb out on a limb and ask them. This tactic sounds straightforward enough, yet you might end up hearing a lot more than you ever wanted to know. Nevertheless, you’ll feel better once you learn the truth and then honestly share what’s on your mind as well. An open dialogue cultivates trust.

Sagittarius Horoscope

(Nov 22 – Dec 21)

The power of your convictions should be enough to carry someone else through an episode of low self-esteem. The smartest reaction to today’s uncertainty is to figure out exactly what you know as quickly as possible and then talk about what can be done to clarify the issues. Don’t be afraid of looking ahead; the bold actions you take now set the pace for your friends and family. Blaze your own path and others will happily follow.

Capricorn Horoscope

(Dec 22 – Jan 19)

Your schedule may keep you busier than you ever imagined today, even if you were planning on less activity rather than more. However, the current noise in your life might seem worse than it actually is because you cannot turn off the stream of creative thoughts and unconventional feelings. Remembering that you don’t always need to be in control of everything allows you to enjoy every moment for exactly what it is. Go with the flow and see where it takes you.

Aquarius Horoscope

(Jan 20 – Feb 18)

You might think you’re fully aware of what’s best for everyone else today, and would like to be acknowledged for your altruistic behavior. However, your spiritual ideals may be incongruent with other people’s expectations. Fortunately, you won’t have to choose one over the other. If you muster up enough courage to talk about how your inner desires conflict with your responsibilities, you can achieve satisfaction on both fronts.

Pisces Horoscope

(Feb 19 – Mar 20)

You have a long list of chores that could be left over from earlier in the week, but you may feel unsure of your ability to accomplish much today, anyhow. The best strategy to deal with your current concerns is to concentrate on fulfilling your social and professional obligations as soon as possible. Your doubts will ease once you start crossing items off your to-do list. Fortunately, you can indulge in the pursuit of pleasure once you have made tangible progress.

Your Ancient Symbol Card for Sept. 18: The Priestess

Your Ancient Symbol Card for Today

The Priestess

The Priestess is the Gatekeeper of the subconscious, the unknown. She travels in worlds which most of us only glimpse in our dreams. Her realm is that of unseen truths, untapped potentials, and hidden dangers. Purely Yin in nature, The Calling of The Priestess is to go beyond the obvious and visible to tap those powers which are veiled from normal vision. While she is passive by nature, she has the power to uncover unknown potential and is very aware of the infinite potential all humans harbor within them. She is also very patient. She can wait for events to blossom in their own time.

As a daily card, The Priestess suggest the answers you seek can only be found by looking beyond the obvious. This is a span in which you may do better by applying the power of your subconscious to your everyday actions. Your intuition should be very strong. Be patient, allow events to unfold and you will find propitious moments of opportunity

Your Deck of Ancient Symbols Card for Aug. 16th is The Priestess

Your Deck of Ancient Symbols Card for Today

The Priestess

The Priestess is the Gatekeeper of the subconscious, the unknown. She travels in worlds which most of us only glimpse in our dreams. Her realm is that of unseen truths, untapped potentials, and hidden dangers. Purely Yin in nature, The Calling of The Priestess is to go beyond the obvious and visible to tap those powers which are veiled from normal vision. While she is passive by nature, she has the power to uncover unknown potential and is very aware of the infinite potential all humans harbor within them. She is also very patient. She can wait for events to blossom in their own time.

As a daily card, The Priestess suggest the answers you seek can only be found by looking beyond the obvious. This is a span in which you may do better by applying the power of your subconscious to your everyday actions. Your intuition should be very strong. Be patient, allow events to unfold and you will find propitious moments of opportunity.

What Is Your Soul Type? Quiz

What Is Your Soul Type? Quiz

Are you a Hunter or a Visionary? A Peacemaker or a Bright Star? Find out with  this fascinating quiz that helps you understand more about who you truly, deeply  are.

You may want to share this quiz with friends and loved ones. Learn more about  your own soul-nature here:

If you are a FIRE SIGN, do you

* Sometimes feel negative and often  find something to complain about?

* Find that you are either extremely  encouraging or extremely discouraging of others and their actions?

* Dream  of the perfect mate even though you are disappointed again and again when others  let you down? If this sounds most like you, then you are a RETROSPECTIVE  SOUL. (Retrospectives get their name from their tendency to look backward,  sometimes holding on to old hurts.)

Or do you

* Feel compelled to express your artistic temperament?

*  Think you are sometimes unrealistic in your expectations of people and  situations?

* Find that you often look through rose-colored glasses to try  to see only the best in someone? If this sounds most like you, then you are  a DREAMING SOUL.

Or do you

* Think of yourself as positive and outgoing, especially in  difficult circumstances?

* Love to be center stage, even if it is at the  expense of others?

* Need accolades and a partner who gives you their full  attention? If this sounds most like you, then you are a BRIGHT STAR SOUL.

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IF you are an EARTH SIGN, do you

* Love a challenge  and strive to conquer it at all costs?

* Motivate others with your  enthusiasm but move on if they hold you up or disrupt your plans?

* Need  freedom and flexibility in any personal relationship? If this sounds most  like you, then you are a HUNTER SOUL.

Or do you

* Take a while to decide on the right career path?

* Think  of yourself as a social organizer who will call others even if they don’t call  you?

* Need reassurance and security, as you’re not always sure of your own  value? If this sounds most like you, then you are a VISIONARY SOUL.

Or do you

* Naturally take charge of most situations?

* Find that you  are usually the first one to volunteer?

* Need to be involved with your  partner and have real communication? If this sounds most like you, then you  are a WARRIOR SOUL.

—————————— IF you are an AIR SIGN, do you

*  Very often wonder if the grass might be greener someplace other than where you  are?

* Not really need the security of a house, home, or family?

* Consider yourself romantic and love the idea of romance but find it difficult  to commit to a single relationship? If this sounds most like you, then you  are a TRAVELER SOUL.

Or do you

* Feel content to be wherever you are at any given moment?

* Avoid conflict of any kind in order to keep stability both at home and at  work?

* Need a stable partner who is totally committed to you, even if the  relationship is not perfect? If this sounds most like you, then you are a  PROPHET SOUL.

Or do you

* Need the opportunity to try out new and innovative ideas?

* Value stability and almost always feel like things are stable?

*  Openly and easily share your emotions, and need a grounded home life? If  this sounds most like you, then you are a NEWBORN SOUL.

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If  you are a WATER SIGN, do you

* Always find yourself interested in  others?

* Like to involve yourself with worthwhile projects, and love to  philosophize and intellectualize things?

* Want a relationship, but like to  hold back, and find it hard to share inner feelings? If this sounds most  like you, then you are a SEEKER SOUL.

Or do you

* Feel like your main focus is on marriage and family, even on  social occasions?

* Work with children, or in a teaching, caring, or  nurturing profession?

* Enjoy nurturing your family? If this sounds most  like you, then you are a PEACEMAKER SOUL.

Or do you

* Like company, but feel you can be just as happy doing your  own thing by yourself?

* Get involved with several projects at once, finding  it hard to say no?

* Like to make the rules in your relationship? If  this sounds most like you, then you are an OLD SOUL.

Calendar of the Moon for February 8

Calendar of the Moon

Rowan Tree Moon

Color: Orange-red
Element: Fire
Altar: Upon a cloth of orange-red set a row of red candles, Brigid’s cross, and a bell.
Offerings: Tealight candles. Quicken a newborn idea into birth.
Daily Meal: Hot drinks with every meal. Keep food warm.

Luis/Gamelion Invocation

Call: Now is the quickening of the year.
Response: Now is the time of the first movement.
Call: Now the child stirs in the womb.
Response: Now the seed stirs in the earth.
Call: Now the plains flood and our fire is threatened.
Response: Now the cold water drowns our spark.
Call: Now is the time of the hard struggle.
Response: Now is the month of desperation.
Call: Now is the time of desperation to live.
Response: Now is the time of desperation to be born.
Call: We turn in our sleep as the earth turns.
Response: We dream with the sleeping earth.
Call: Each of our dreams is a lit candle in the dark.
Response: Each of our dreams is a single point of hope.
Call: They shine faint and alone in the night of struggle.
Response: They are alone as we are alone.
Call: Yet we are not alone in our dreams.
Response: We are not alone!
Call: We will keep our fires burning.
Response: We will burn against the night!
Call: We will warm our dreams with the force of life.
Response: We will not die alone in the cold!
Call: We will ward off all evil.
Response: Only good shall pass our gates.
Call: We will care for each other.
Response: We will never cease to care!
Call: We will survive the winter.
Response: We will survive!
(Repeat last two lines twice more.)

Chant:
Protect the flame that warms your dreams
And dreams shall never die.

 

[Pagan Book of Hours]

Calendar of the Moon for February 4th

Calendar of the Moon

Rowan Tree Moon

Color: Orange-red
Element: Fire
Altar: Upon a cloth of orange-red set a row of red candles, Brigid’s cross, and a bell.
Offerings: Votive candles. Quicken a newborn idea into birth.
Daily Meal: Hot drinks with every meal. Keep food warm.

Luis/Gamelion Invocation

Call: Now is the quickening of the year.
Response: Now is the time of the first movement.
Call: Now the child stirs in the womb.
Response: Now the seed stirs in the earth.
Call: Now the plains flood and our fire is threatened.
Response: Now the cold water drowns our spark.
Call: Now is the time of the hard struggle.
Response: Now is the month of desperation.
Call: Now is the time of desperation to live.
Response: Now is the time of desperation to be born.
Call: We turn in our sleep as the earth turns.
Response: We dream with the sleeping earth.
Call: Each of our dreams is a lit candle in the dark.
Response: Each of our dreams is a single point of hope.
Call: They shine faint and alone in the night of struggle.
Response: They are alone as we are alone.
Call: Yet we are not alone in our dreams.
Response: We are not alone!
Call: We will keep our fires burning.
Response: We will burn against the night!
Call: We will warm our dreams with the force of life.
Response: We will not die alone in the cold!
Call: We will ward off all evil.
Response: Only good shall pass our gates.
Call: We will care for each other.
Response: We will never cease to care!
Call: We will survive the winter.
Response: We will survive!
(Repeat last two lines twice more.)

Chant:
Protect the flame that warms your dreams
And dreams shall never die.

 

[Pagan Book of Hours]

Calendar of the Moon for January 24th

Calendar of the Moon

Rowan Tree Moon
Color: Orange-red

Element: Fire

Altar: Upon a cloth of orange-red set a row of red candles, Brigid’s cross, and a bell.

Offerings: Votive candles. Quicken a newborn idea into birth.

Daily Meal: Hot drinks with every meal. Keep food warm.
Luis/Gamelion Invocation
Call: Now is the quickening of the year.

Response: Now is the time of the first movement.
Call: Now the child stirs in the womb.
Response: Now the seed stirs in the earth.
Call: Now the plains flood and our fire is threatened.
Response: Now the cold water drowns our spark.
Call: Now is the time of the hard struggle.
Response: Now is the month of desperation.
Call: Now is the time of desperation to live.
Response: Now is the time of desperation to be born.
Call: We turn in our sleep as the earth turns.
Response: We dream with the sleeping earth.
Call: Each of our dreams is a lit candle in the dark.
Response: Each of our dreams is a single point of hope.
Call: They shine faint and alone in the night of struggle.
Response: They are alone as we are alone.
Call: Yet we are not alone in our dreams.
Response: We are not alone!
Call: We will keep our fires burning.
Response: We will burn against the night!
Call: We will warm our dreams with the force of life.
Response: We will not die alone in the cold!
Call: We will ward off all evil. Response: Only good shall pass our gates.
Call: We will care for each other.
Response: We will never cease to care!
Call: We will survive the winter.
Response: We will survive! (Repeat last two lines twice more.)

Chant:

Protect the flame that warms your dreams
And dreams shall never die.
 

[Pagan Book of Hours]

Calendar of the Moon for January 21

Calendar of the Moon

Rowan Tree Moon

Color: Orange-red
Element: Fire
Altar: Upon a cloth of orange-red set a row of red candles, Brigid’s cross, and a bell.
Offerings: Votive candles. Quicken a newborn idea into birth.
Daily Meal: Hot drinks with every meal. Keep food warm.

Luis/Gamelion Invocation

Call: Now is the quickening of the year.
Response: Now is the time of the first movement.
Call: Now the child stirs in the womb.
Response: Now the seed stirs in the earth.
Call: Now the plains flood and our fire is threatened.
Response: Now the cold water drowns our spark.
Call: Now is the time of the hard struggle.
Response: Now is the month of desperation.
Call: Now is the time of desperation to live.
Response: Now is the time of desperation to be born.
Call: We turn in our sleep as the earth turns.
Response: We dream with the sleeping earth.
Call: Each of our dreams is a lit candle in the dark.
Response: Each of our dreams is a single point of hope.
Call: They shine faint and alone in the night of struggle.
Response: They are alone as we are alone.
Call: Yet we are not alone in our dreams.
Response: We are not alone!
Call: We will keep our fires burning.
Response: We will burn against the night!
Call: We will warm our dreams with the force of life.
Response: We will not die alone in the cold!
Call: We will ward off all evil.
Response: Only good shall pass our gates.
Call: We will care for each other.
Response: We will never cease to care!
Call: We will survive the winter.
Response: We will survive!
(Repeat last two lines twice more.)

Chant:
Protect the flame that warms your dreams
And dreams shall never die.

[Pagan Book of Hours]

Charm for Lucid Dreaming

Charm for Lucid Dreaming

 

Items You Will Need:

Peppermint

Light blue mojo bag

Cinnamon

Lemon balm

Calendula

Vervain

Hops

 

Instructions:

If you find you need a little help in lucid dreaming, or you want to learn the answer to a specific problem, this charm bag is a great tool It soothes the waking mind and helps your sleeping mind to focus. The ingredients can also be used to feel a dream pillows as well. Make or buy a light blue Mojo or talisman bag. Put in a pinch or two of each of the following:

Peppermint

Cinnamon

Lemon Balm

Calendula (Marigold)

Vervain

Hops

 

During the Full Moon, put the bag together, then consecrate and charge it. Make certain it is tied tightly. Before sleep each night, rub the bag over our third eye (center of forehead) and concentrate on the question, problem or situation. Then place the bag under your pillow. Continue to concentrate on the situation as you drift off. When you wake, jot down whatever you remember in your dream journal. Your question should be answered within the first few nights. This pouch can also help increase your skill at lucid dreaming, by keeping your mind focused on the fact that you are just dreaming.

The Witches Magickal Spell for November 30th – A Spell for just a Little Nudge

 

A Spell for just a Little Nudge

 

Items You Will Need:

Lighter/Matches

Pink Candle

Musk Oil

Pin

Marjoram

Little pink or red pouch

Metal or glass place

 

The Spell

On the pink or red cloth write the words:

“dream of me, be with me.”

On the other side of the cloth, write:

“just a little nudge.”

Cast the circle, call the quarters, the usual.

Dim the lights, leave a candle if you wish. Take the pink candle and anoint it with musk oil while thinking ot the intended. Scratch the name of the person on one side of the candle with the pin and the word love on the other. Place the cloth in the plate with the “just a little nudge” facing down. Light the candle and affix the cloth to the plate by letting hot wax drip on the corners of the cloth.

While visualizing your desire, use the wax dripping to form the shape of a heart in the middle of the cloth. Drip some wax in the center of it and place the candle there. With the candle burning, empower a pinch of marjoram by pinching it tightly between your fingers and feeling your energy flow into it.

Sprinkle the marjoram on the place touching the heart and candle. Let the candle burn down. Crinkle the hard pool of wax as much as you can while thinking of your desire. Take the remains of the wax, marjoram and the cloth and put them in the small pouch.

Sleep with the pouch under your pillow and by using dream direction, allow yourself to dream of the intended (even if in the morning you don’t remember the dream, don’t fret, you probably dream of the person). Sleep like this for as long as needed until the day comes when you are going to meet the person.

Then take the pouch with you. When you see that person, wait until the time is right. Close your eyes and touch the pouch. Feel it’s power. Open your eyes and glance straight at your intended. Now it is time for Fate to run its course.

 

 

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Daily Feng Shui Tip for Nov. 21 – ‘World Television Day’

Tune in, turn on and get a leg up on the competition all by using this powerful and effective visualization. On ‘World Television Day’ you’ll want to  use an image of a TV to help you turn your dreams into reality. In your mind’s eye, imagine a television screen hovering over your head. In the screen, in the ‘bigger picture,’ put an image or scene from your life as it currently appears to you. In the lower left-hand corner, replace that image with a dream that you’d like to see manifest. Breathe in through the mouth, and then blow out through your mouth four big breathes into the smaller version. Watch the dream sequence become larger while the original image fades away. Once you have completely filled the screen with your dream, blow another four big breathes into the imaginary TV and allow the entire visual to disappear. Do this once a day for nine days straight and you’ll soon be happily directing all the episodes of your life.

By Ellen Whitehurst for Astrology.com